The 8 hour drive through the mountains of Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas was absolutely gorgeous and the weather was perfect.

It was great to see several of my old audio buddies and learning that several of them have made it through difficult situations (health related and other) and were still on this side of the sod ..... I guess that makes us "survivors" .....

As usual, the southern hospitality of the Schilling family was top shelf and I must admit feeling a little bit old seeing Sid "all grown up" and driving.I just hope that her mom taught her how to drive and not her dad .....

I was very much impressed by the Crown powered "bucket sub" ..... that puppy can move some air .....

Guys, it was fantastic to see you all again. Old faces, a couple new ones and all of you are "the best". Randy, the only thing "top shelf" here was the quality of our guests.....and maybe some of the booze .

Randy, I take exception to the driving comment. I have a first place autocross trophy and Helen has never won a single race. Just because in the last year I have backed into Don's truck, my Honda, her Cougar and recently a car at the lot when we picked up Helen's truck does not mean she's a better driver . Oh, maybe it does?

One thing is for sure, we damn well know how to put on a "non audio" audio get together now don't we!

Thank you all for coming to see us and all the help in throwing the thing.You guys bring so much food, beer and happiness it is crazy! John, Tony and Kris pretty much made sure we were full!

Hey Ed and Helen, it was great to get together and party hearty. There was so much catching up to do,that didn't leave much time for listening to your great audio gear. Thanks to Larry for bringing some live music to the bonfire. Next year, lets blow something up. I kinda miss it when the cops don't come! Oh, BTW, did Sidney ever come back from the ice run?